Though BYU shot just 35.7 percent from the field in the first half, it went 7-
of-8 from the foul line and took a 29-27 advantage into halftime.

The Blue Demons separated themselves from the Cougars after the break by
opening the second half on a 14-0 run to take a 41-29 lead with 14:35
remaining. A three-point play from Hamson brought BYU back to within three,
56-53, with 1:23 left, but it would get no closer.

Awaiting DePaul in the second round is second-seeded Tennessee, which defeated
Tennessee-Martin earlier in the day.